We've great neighbours

If we ever move out of our neighbourhood, I know that it will be the people that we will miss most. There's a wonderful community where we live, especially among the mothers.

One mother makes it a point to inform the rest of us if her children fall ill after a playground session with our kids. This helps us keep an eye out for possible illness in our own children. I've had such information passed on to me via SMS-Email chains, which really surprised and touched me.

When I needed the telephone number of a gas company, I asked my neighbours. I did the same when I searched for a part-time cleaner.

We drop by each other's places when we run out of supplies like sugar or potatoes, and I've even been offered coconut milk!

A few days ago our next door neighbour (this super mother of 3) came by with this cheery plate of cupcakes:

While we were chatting, our new neighbours stepped out with their pet dog, creating a stir of excitement among our kids. Bubbles and our neighbour's little girl took turns to pat the dog and receive loving sniffles and licks.

When it was time for everyone to return to their own homes, Bubbles said a bye-bye, then brought her hands to her forehead and said a loud Aiyah! We don't know what made her do that, but it was a very funny end to a pleasant neighbourly time.

Hello, I'm Corsage. I am a woman, a wife and a mother (of two) living in Singapore. You can read more about me here. I enjoy interacting with readers and am glad that you came by. Welcome to this space!